Nathan reached for his phone and then placed a call to Avery. After they exchanged pleasantries, he laid down a request.“Can we hang out later during the day?”Nathan heard Avery sigh over the phone. “I’m not sure if that’s possible because I’ve got something at hand.” Responded Avery. “And what’s that if I may ask?”“I have an appointment with Phoenix Media House in less than two hours. I’ll be presenting my products for evaluation today and I look forward to a briefing on the forthcoming publicity so I’m kind of uptight.” She replied. “I see.” Nathan hummed. “What if I come and pick you up?” He offered. “Really?”“I can drive you there and still wait for you to finish your meeting. Sort of a moral support.” Nathan said. “Sounds great.”“Just let me know when you’re ready so that I can come and pick you up,” Nathan said and hung up. ****Avery took a glance at her wristwatch and adjusted her handbag. About ten minutes ago, she had placed a call to Nathan and he promised to com
“What sort of an event is that?” Avery asked Nathan. He gave his forehead a delicate scrape. “Well, it's a normal gathering and I promise you that it will be fun-filled.”“Fine. I'll see if I’m free during the day.”Nathan placed a hand on her left shoulder and looked at her straight in the face. “Take your time, my love.”She smiled and hugged him.Nathan was dying to get her on the yacht but he wasn't going to push it. They pulled away from the embrace. “How about we go shopping?” Nathan blurted. Avery raised an eyebrow.“The investment I made incurred huge profits so I'd love to take my girl shopping.” he maintained with a bright smile. Avery flipped her hair. “I feel on top of the world right now.”They broke out laughing. “So tell me, which store should we go to? I'd like to buy you some clothes.” Nathan said. “You've got any place in mind?” she turned to him. “Your wish is my command,” Nathan replied with a twinkle. Avery blushed and looked away. About thirty minutes l
In a matter of minutes, several sales personnel rallied around Kelvin, Avery, and Nathan and some of them were already volunteering to cheer the exercise.The sales manager showed up after news went viral that some group of rich men were about to engage in a shopping battle. He stood before them with a bright smile, knowing that the store was about to hit a jackpot.“My name is Samuel and permit me to facilitate this exercise.”“Fine,” Nathan replied and folded his arms across his chest. Avery turned to him with a look that said are you sure about this? Nathan simply blinked at her.“Why don’t you take us to somewhere bigger?” Kelvin spat, looking Nathan straight in the face. “I mean if I’m to engage in a shopping battle then it has to be worth it.”“That’s a great idea. There’s a unisex store in the next room. Why don’t we just go there.” Samuel said.“Of course,” Nathan replied and took the lead. Avery went after him shaking her head.“Crappy insolence!” Kelvin muttered under his br
Avery caught a glimpse of the card and turned to Nathan with a shocked expression spread across her face.“Is that what I’m thinking?” She pointed at the card with a trembling hand.Nathan smiled.Avery was able to recognize the card because only a few individuals in the city had access to it. She had stumbled on her father’s friends boasting about the gold card they had obtained from the City bank.She began to wonder. Did Mike hand over the card to Nathan? As far as she was concerned, the gold card holds not less than 50 million dollars which was way above Nathan’s league.The male cashier adjusted his tie and propelled the card toward him. He flipped the card and that was when Avery’s heart skipped a bit.On the card, the name Nathan Smith was slapped on it so there was no way that it belonged to Mike. She couldn’t be more confused. She remained transfixed to her spot and watched Nathan speak to the cashier.“You can go ahead and carry out the transaction.”When Samuel saw the card
“You’ve always wanted to know me beyond the surface Avery and you have that right so I feel that attending this event will give you the chance to know me even better.” Nathan maintained.Avery’s brows went up.Nathan reached for her hand with a smile. “My parents and all the people I care about will be at the get-together party so I’ll love it if you’ll be there especially now that we are official.”Avery couldn’t hide her smile. She had been looking forward to this moment, the chance to connect with all the people Nathan cared about and understand where he was coming from.“Just give me the time and location and I’ll be there.” She replied with a smile.Nathan pecked her several times on her palms. She broke out laughing.“I’ll take you home.” He said and started the car.Nathan then drove to Avery’s estate and pulled the car to a halt in front of her house. She hugged him tightly. Nathan wrapped his arms around her.“I’ll notify you so you can get ready.”She nodded in understanding
“That’s none of your business.” Nathan fired back at the lady. He read the name tag on her left pocket. Her name was Maria Cole.“Can I get a means of identification?” She asked and flipped her hair.Nathan sighed and reached for his wallet from the gym bag he was holding. He pulled out his student ID card and slapped it on the table before her.She grabbed the card and after roving her eyes around it, she flung it back at Nathan. “I want something substantial and it seems like your card expired last month.”Nathan looked up to her but her gaze was averted from me. With her lips curled in irritation, she kept looking away.Nathan then pulled out his national ID card and presented it to her. “There you go. Now can you make the deposit?”She turned to Nathan with disgust in her eyes and didn’t take the ID card he was presenting. “Listen, you need to present something better for your evaluation.”“And what’s better than a national ID?”She crossed her legs and opened her palms wide open
“Is everything set?” Mike demanded when he stepped out of the living room.He had assigned Don, Jackson, and the other head bodyguards to arrange a standard convoy. While Mr. and Mrs. Smith with some of the members of the family will be leaving the Estate, Nathan will be picked up at his mansion.“Yes sir,” Jackson replied and moved away, giving Mike a clear view of the fleet of cars by the gate.Mike gave a satisfactory nod.There were a dozen vehicles aligned with fully armed men inside. Mike had requested that all the vehicles leaving for the Yatch party should be bulletproof.He inspected the convoy and then went to Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s chamber.A few moments later, the Alcantaras stepped out. While Mr. and Mrs. Smith took the limousine, some of the family members settled for the Land Cruiser and other exotic cars.When Mike gave the signal, the first escort vehicle took the lead while the rest followed. In about a minute, the streets were blown by a unique siren emanating from th
“Have you seen Nathan? I was supposed to meet him here.” Avery told Charles. “He’ll come around,” Charles responded with a nervous smile. He then pointed at an arched corner by the right where seats were aligned. “Let’s go have our seats. I think the event is about to kick off.”Avery sighed and went after Charles. She couldn’t stop roving her eyes around the yacht in search of Nathan. They got to the settling spot and Charles helped her to get seated around one of the comfy chairs. Soon, the seats were occupied by people ranging from kids, young men, and elderly men and women whom Avery had never met. She leaned toward Charles and was about to register her confusion when Mike suddenly appeared before the crowd. Avery sighed in relief. At least, there was another person she was familiar with on board. Mike flashed a quick smile and adjusted his black silk tie. Looking down at the small crowd, he cleared his throat loudly and began. “It is with delight and honor that I welcome yo